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WorksheetsDriver’s Ed chapter 6
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 29mins
What does this sign mean?
Bicycle Crossing
Kids Playing
Does this mean handicap parking?
No
Yes
When changing lanes:
Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.
Check the inside rearview mirror.
Slow down.
When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.
Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.
At all times.
What does this picture mean?
Both lanes are not allowed to move at all
You can switch lanes
The only side of the road that has the broke line can switch lanes
What's the principle for Right-of-way?
adjust
yield to school buses
giving right of way is an obligation
While driving, you encounter a school bus that has stopped to load or unload children on a divided highway separated by a median or barrier. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of the school bus:
Are required to stop until the bus moves again.
Are not required to stop.
Must stop, then drive with care.
Must pull onto the shoulder of the road and stop.
While driving, you encounter a school bus that has stopped to pick up children. Vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus must:
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Maintain speed.
Stop, then proceed with caution.
Stop until all children are clear and the bus moves again.
When a school bus is loading or unloading passengers and the signals are not on, you do not have to stop.
true
false
As bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the
responsibility for avoiding conflicts.
blame for traffic congestion.
insurance costs of collisions.
Driving is a priviledge.
true
false
What should you do if you hear a siren from an emergency vehicle close by?
Keep driving
Stop in the middle of the road
Pull over to the side of the road if it is safe to do so
If you reach an intersection that doesn't have a stop sign or a red light, and both you and the driver on your right are planning to go straight, who has the right of way?
I do.
The other driver does
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
What is the hand signal for a stop?
What color of line separates traffic going the same direction?
White
Yellow
Red
What color of line separates traffic going different directions?
White
Yellow
Red
When you see a slowing or stopped school bus, what should you always keep an eye out for?
Other busses
A school
Children crossing the street or near the road
What do red lights going on and off on a bus mean?
Slow down and prepare to stop
Stop
Nothing
When can you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to go across?
When it has its break lights on
When the driver motions for you to pass them
You can't.
What should you do before you pass another vehicle?
Choose two answers.
Turn on your signal light
Look in your mirrors and your blind spot
Honk
Increase your speed to prepare to pass
When should drivers yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles?
Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.
Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.
At all times.
You are driving on the highway and wish to pass the vehicle in front of you. What is the first thing you should do?
Honk your horn to keep from surprising the driver
Check to see if everything is clear
Shake your arm out the window
All choices are incorrect
Interstates are highways that stretch between ________ .
Countries
States
Cities
Roads
When merging onto the interstate, do not _________ unless it is absolutely necessary.
Put on your blinker
Stop
Be courteous
Trucks and buses require more distance and time to stop and maneuver than cars do.
True
False
What is the meaning of the term 'tailgating' in defensive driving?
Driving too far behind another vehicle
Driving in the middle of two lanes
Driving with excessive speed
Driving too closely behind another vehicle
What is the purpose of scanning while driving defensively?
To ignore potential hazards and dangers on the road.
To close your eyes and relax while driving.
To be aware of potential hazards and anticipate dangers on the road.
To focus solely on the vehicle's speed.
You should increase your following distance when behind a large truck
True
False
Blind spots in rear, sides and front of large trucks are called______________ .
no zones
free zones
side zones
restriction zones
What is the move over law?
to move
Requires drivers to move over and change lanes to give safe clearance to emergency vehicles & utility workers
To move for motorcycles
Is tailgating aggressive driving OR Road Rage
aggressive driving
Road Rage
Following distance behind a motorcycle should be:
The same distance as a car
less than following a car
greater than following a car
When following a motorcycle:
Pass it as soon as possible
flash your headlights to let them know you're there
allow at least 6 sec space cushion
You must yield to school busses re-entering traffic. (Right of way)
true
false
You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight allowed on your vehicle's tow hitch?
In your licence documents
in your vehicle registration certificate
In The Highway Code
In the vehicle handbook
You're towing a small trailer on a busy three-lane motorway. What must you do if all the lanes are open?
Use only the left-hand and centre lanes
Not exceed 50 mph
Have a stabiliser fitted
Not overtake
What should you do if a trailer starts to swing from side to side while you're towing it?
Accelerate until it stabilises
Brake hard and hold the pedal down
Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed
Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself
On which occasion should you inflate your tyres to more than their normal pressure?
When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm
When carrying a heavy load
When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes
When the roads are slippery
How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling?
It will reduce the stopping distance
It will improve the road holding
It will make the steering lighter
It will reduce stability
What can be badly affected when you overload your vehicle?
The vehicle's battery
The vehicle's ventilation
The vehicle's gearbox
The vehicle's handling
Who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
The licensing authority
The person who loaded the vehicle
The owner of the items being carried
You're planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will be the biggest aid to the vehicle handling?
A jockey wheel fitted to the towbar
Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle
Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle
A stabiliser fitted to the towbar
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
No, not at any time
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Yes, if they're over 14
A trailer must stay securely hitched to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?
Stabiliser
Jockey wheel
Corner steadies
Breakaway cable
You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight allowed on your vehicle's tow hitch?
In your licence documents
in your vehicle registration certificate
In The Highway Code
In the vehicle handbook
How should a load be carried on your roof rack?
Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
Covered with plastic sheeting
Visible in your exterior mirror
You're carrying a child in your car. They're under three years old. Which of these is a suitable restraint?
An adult holding a child
A child seat
An adult lap belt
An adult seat belt
